Activeport Launches Asia’s First Software-Driven Network-to-Network Interconnect Exchange

Activeport (ASX: ATV) is preparing to introduce its network-to-network interconnect (NNI) exchange in Singapore offering a software-orchestrated platform for seamless interconnection between telco providers.

The exchange is the first of its kind in Asia and will allow carriers to leverage Activeport’s advanced application programming interfaces (APIs) to automate virtual circuit provisioning, extend their networks globally and increase revenue opportunities.

It will integrate with network operator Megaport’s own NNI product, which boasts speeds up to 100 gigabytes per second and extend Megaport’s services beyond traditional locations to more than 1,000 data centres in 165 cities throughout 26 nations.

Recurring Licence Revenue

Activeport will offer Megaport’s NNI product to its carrier channel under an existing re-seller agreement, generating scalable, recurring software licence revenue by charging a port fee based on data volume and a monthly rate for each virtual circuit provided on the NNI service.

Enterprise telco customers can purchase and provide network services from their home country directly to remote locations in other countries through interconnected carriers on the Activeport NNI exchange.

This approach will leverage local network operators for efficient, on-demand access without managing multiple contracts, delivering benefits such as extended global network reach, enhanced scalability for AI and cloud workloads, automated virtual circuit provisioning for faster deployment, and cost-effective expansion into new markets.

Mid-2026 Go Live Date

Activeport has scheduled its NNI exchange to go live in mid-2026, starting with existing customers and eventually connecting new Tier 1 telco operators to the service.

The company is also in advanced discussions with a number of Asian and Indian carriers to participate in the Singapore rollout.

“As Asia’s digital economy surges, the need for seamless inter-carrier connectivity has never been greater,” Activeport chair Peter Christie said.

“We expect our NNI exchange in Singapore will enable telcos to automate global reach for their customers.”

Telco Markets

Analysts are projecting the Asia-Pacific telco interconnection market will grow at a compound annual rate (CAGR) of 13.7% from now until 2030, driven by rising demand for cross-border enterprise connectivity and AI workloads, and the global network as a service market will reach $248 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 25.8%

On that basis, Mr Christie said Activeport’s NNI exchange would be in an excellent position to capture a substantial share by providing automated, secure and cost-effective solutions for carriers expanding beyond their native footprints.

“By integrating Megaport’s latest NNI product, we are also creating an extended virtual data centre network for telcos, with transparent ports and automated provisioning which will provide instant global reach,” Mr Christie added.